Sophomore Kendra Jones gave the American University women's soccer team a second-half lead, but the Eagles were unable to hang on in a 2-1 defeat to George Mason on Monday afternoon at Georgetown's North Kehoe Field.

After a scoreless first half, Jones registered gave American (0-6) the 1-0 advantage in the 54th minute of play. Sophomore Jasmine Mohandesi crossed the ball from the right side to the far side post, where Jones was able to finish from short range.

The Eagles played from ahead for the next 20-plus minutes until George Mason (2-2-1) converted the game-tying goal in the 76th minute. The Patriots' Kelly Thomas was credited with the goal, as she beat AU goalkeeper Arianna Efstathiou.

George Mason's Omolyn Davis was able to sneak another score past Efstathiou in the 82nd minute of play, which turned out to be the difference in the match, as the Patriots held on for the 2-1 victory.

The match was evenly-played in most of the statistical categories, as GMU held a narrow 15-14 advantage in shots, although AU fired seven on goal compared to six for the Patriots. Each team committed 10 fouls, while George Mason earned seven corner kicks to three for the Eagles.

American's goal-scorer Jones led the offensive attack with a game-high four shots, two of which were on goal. Mohandesi was credited with three shots, while Brooke Sheppard had two shots on frame.

Efstathiou played all 90 minutes in goal for the Eagles, registering four saves.

American will be back in action on Friday, September 10 at Richmond. Opening kick is scheduled for 7 p.m.